LVMPD asks for public's help searching for suspect who killed homeless man

by News 3 Staff

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) —

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking the community that lives near 14th Street and U.S. 95 to look at their home surveillance from Feb. 2 at around 4 a.m. Detectives are hoping to find footage of a suspect who shot and killed a homeless man who was sleeping under a bridge.

Police have some footage already, which shows a dark-colored SUV drive up and park near where the victim was found An unknown race man can be seen walking up to the victim and shooting him. The suspect then runs back to the SUV and drives off.

Anyone with any information about this incident, or anyone with any surveillance video of the possible suspects or his vehicle, is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips leading directly to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.